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 Definitions of whaling  [ˈʰweɪ lɪŋ, ˈweɪ-]  

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Definition of 'whaling' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) whaling
the work or industry of capturing and rendering whales; whale fishing.

Etymology:  (1680–90)

Definition of 'whaling' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) whaling
pertaining to, or employed in, the pursuit of whales; as, a whaling voyage; a whaling vessel

2. (noun) whaling
the hunting of whales

3.  whaling
of Whala

'whaling' - Nearby Entries  

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